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Michelle Grattan owns bank shares.

Deep Saini does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Michelle Grattan speaks to University of Canberra’s Deep Saini about the week in Australian politics. They discuss the appalling findings from the banking royal commission that have led the government to admit just how necessary an inquiry was. They also discuss Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack’s gaffe about Treasurer Scott Morrison bringing a budget of goodies, and the ongoing pressure regarding live sheep exports.